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Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania offers activities in STEM and STEAM, sports, and arts, along with meals and mentors. The program includes preschool, before- and after-school care, summer camp, teen mentoring, and workforce development.
Founded in 1888, Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania serves over 10,500 youth annually across Allegheny and Somerset Counties and serves children and families across Greater Pittsburgh. The organization operates in 11 locations, including 5 stand-alone clubhouses, 3 school-based clubhouses, 4 teen centers, and the TOP Program. Programs span preschool, before- and after-school care, summer camp, teen mentoring, workforce development, STEAM, and sports, and are guided by core values of safety, fun, and inclusion. Staff include over 150 part-time youth program staff, coaches, and STEAM teachers, along with full-time staff trained in First Aid and CPR, and all staff and volunteers have FBI fingerprint criminal history clearance and Act 33/34 child abuse and criminal record clearances. Staff also complete Mandated Reporter Training and hold professional certifications from Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania is “to do whatever it takes to help all young people, especially those who need us most, reach their full potential and grow into caring, responsible, and empowered citizens.” Advisory committees at stand-alone clubhouses support local fundraising efforts and focus on the youth and neighborhoods served. Leadership includes Chris Watts as President & CEO, Lindsey Ramsey as Chief Operating Officer, Keith Gardner as Chief Financial Officer, Kara Petrosky as Vice President of Programs, and Zoia DiMillo as Vice President of Advancement, along with additional directors, managers, and a board of trustees. Chris Watts, President and CEO, states, “Our responsibility is to respond to the need. That’s what we’ve always done for our kids, for our communities. That’s what we will continue to do every day.”
Last updated July 12, 2026.
Founded in 1888, Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania serves over 10,500 youth annually across Allegheny and Somerset Counties and serves children and families across Greater Pittsburgh. The organization operates in 11 locations, including 5 stand-alone clubhouses, 3 school-based clubhouses, 4 teen centers, and the TOP Program. Programs span preschool, before- and after-school care, summer camp, teen mentoring, workforce development, STEAM, and sports, and are guided by core values of safety, fun, and inclusion. Staff include over 150 part-time youth program staff, coaches, and STEAM teachers, along with full-time staff trained in First Aid and CPR, and all staff and volunteers have FBI fingerprint criminal history clearance and Act 33/34 child abuse and criminal record clearances. Staff also complete Mandated Reporter Training and hold professional certifications from Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania is “to do whatever it takes to help all young people, especially those who need us most, reach their full potential and grow into caring, responsible, and empowered citizens.” Advisory committees at stand-alone clubhouses support local fundraising efforts and focus on the youth and neighborhoods served. Leadership includes Chris Watts as President & CEO, Lindsey Ramsey as Chief Operating Officer, Keith Gardner as Chief Financial Officer, Kara Petrosky as Vice President of Programs, and Zoia DiMillo as Vice President of Advancement, along with additional directors, managers, and a board of trustees. Chris Watts, President and CEO, states, “Our responsibility is to respond to the need. That’s what we’ve always done for our kids, for our communities. That’s what we will continue to do every day.”
Last updated July 12, 2026.
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